96 m. ago Africa’s HIV response shifts as donor funding tightens, Roche executive says

Africa’s fight against HIV is entering a new phase as uncertainty in global donor funding pushes governments to strengthen locally read more Africa’s HIV response shifts as donor funding tightens, Roche executive says

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4 h. ago Police Intercept 39 Trafficked Foreign Nationals In Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested 39 Malians and one Côte d’Ivoire national trafficked into the country by a syndicate. The foreigners, who include 32 males and seven females, were intercepted in a bungalow located near Orange Market in Mararaba, Karu local government area of the state. Speaking to journalists on the development, the […]

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4 h. ago Africa’s next leap in health systems will come from lateral collaboration, not competition

Over the past decade, Africa has made remarkable progress in digital health, epidemic preparedness, primary healthcare reform, local manufacturing, and read more Africa’s next leap in health systems will come from lateral collaboration, not competition

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4 h. ago Substandard building materials: FG should give SON more teeth to bite —Dr. Aladeloba

Dr Adesina Aladeloba, a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Building, is the Dean, School of Environmental Studies, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos. In this interview with DAYO AYEYEMI, the renowned academic and professional spoke on the embarrassing issues of substandard steel/reinforcement bars and woods in the market, coupled with their implications on humans and […]

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5 h. ago APC Chieftain Condemns Alleged Harassment Of Aba Market Traders

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Prince Paul Ikonne, has condemned the alleged intimidation, extortion and unchecked harassment of traders in Aba market. Ikonne expressed worry over the untold hardship traders in Ariaria and other major markets in Aba are currently facing in the hands of alleged government-backed enforcers. In […]

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5 h. ago News Central TV Inaugurates Abuja Studio, Expands National Footprint

News Central TV has opened a new broadcast studio in Abuja, marking a significant expansion of the continental news organisation’s operations in Nigeria. According to the media outlet, the facility, located at Church Gate Towers in the Central Business District, will serve as a key hub for news gathering, production, and broadcast, enabling faster coverage […]

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5 h. ago NGX opens December on a soft note as ASI slips 0.22% amid mixed trading sentiment

The Nigerian equities market opened December on a cautious but active note, slipping marginally as investors recalibrated their books ahead of the final stretch of the trading year. The All-Share Index retreated by 0.22 percent to close at 143,210.33 basis points, even as overall turnover stayed robust with 1.47 billion shares traded in 28,956 deals, […]

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6 h. ago FMDQ collaborates to seal landmark deal to deepen Nigeria’s sustainable

Nigeria’s sustainable-finance landscape received a major boost on Monday as FMDQ Group PLC, in collaboration with FC4S Lagos, FSD Africa and Chapel Hill Denham, entered into a strategic partnership with recycling company Kaltani International Ventures Limited to accelerate climate-aligned financing and strengthen the country’s circular-economy value chain. The partnership, formalised at a signing ceremony in […]

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8 h. ago FG to unify livestock data systems, strengthen sector accountability

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s livestock industry through a unified national data architecture that will enhance accountability, strengthen planning, and unlock new investment opportunities across the sector. The assurance was given by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, at two-day multi-stakeholder workshop on strengthening national livestock sector accountability […]

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13 h. ago Instability surges across SSA as East Africa overtakes Sahel in risk ranking on youth uprisings

Sub-Saharan Africa’s instability worsened in 2025, with East Africa emerging as the most volatile region, driven by democratic backsliding, violent read more Instability surges across SSA as East Africa overtakes Sahel in risk ranking on youth uprisings

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13 h. ago Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea Bissau opposition candidate Fernando Dias

Nigeria has given asylum to Fernando Dias da Costa, the Guinea Bissau opposition presidential candidate, after he reported threats to read more Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea Bissau opposition candidate Fernando Dias

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14 h. ago SEC Nigeria: Building a sustainable capital market for economic prosperity

The Nigerian capital market has long been recognised as the barometer of the nation’s economic health and a critical engine read more SEC Nigeria: Building a sustainable capital market for economic prosperity

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14 h. ago LaLiga marks 10 years of shaping football culture and development in Africa

Ten years ago, LaLiga began its journey of developing football across several African countries, marking a decade of growth and read more LaLiga marks 10 years of shaping football culture and development in Africa

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14 h. ago FG begins free liver, kidney tests for people living with HIV

Nigeria’s government now provides free annual liver and kidney function tests for people with HIV, expanding HIV care in Nigeria via health insurance. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-free-liver-kidney-tests-for-people-living-with-hiv/

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14 h. ago Babarinde, Akeredolu, Akinpelu, Others Make Brandcom’s 2025 ’35 Under 35′ List

Waza’s head of marketing and growth, Muyiwa Babarinde, has been named among the standout young professionals recognised in the 2025 Brandcom 35 Under 35 Awards, joining industry talents such as Oyetola Akeredolu of Diageo and Damilare Akinpelu of Ogilvy Africa on this year’s elite list. The annual recognition, selected from nearly 30,000 nominations, celebrates 35 […]

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15 h. ago Entertainment Week Africa 2025 Wraps First Edition as Livespot360 Redefines Multi

Entertainment Week Africa Closes with Milestones for Talent, Investment & Culture ● 28,683 attendees across 8+ countries and 50+ industries read more Entertainment Week Africa 2025 Wraps First Edition as Livespot360 Redefines Multi-Venue Cultural Programming

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15 h. ago How legislative aides can strengthen Africa’s democracy — South Sudan Speaker

Speaker of South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, told African leaders on

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15 h. ago Synergix Africa’s 2025 Cohort 1 Ends With Funfare, N10m Funding Boost For Young Entrepreneurs

A spirit of triumph defined the atmosphere as Synergix Africa concluded the first edition of its 2025 Webinar Series, marking the end of an intensive programme that brought young entrepreneurs together in a journey of learning, resilience, and transformation. What began quietly as a digital experiment had grown into a nationwide movement that blended virtual […]

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16 h. ago Nigeria Featured for the Second Time in 2025 in the develoPPP Ventures Funding Programme – Catalysing Africa’s Next Wave of High

After backing over 100+ start-ups across Africa, the develoPPP Ventures programme—commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and read more Nigeria Featured for the Second Time in 2025 in the develoPPP Ventures Funding Programme – Catalysing Africa’s Next Wave of High-Growth Start-ups

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16 h. ago Verve surpasses 100m cards, unveils new partnerships with Adobe, Glovo

Verve International, Africa’s leading homegrown payment card scheme, has crossed a major industry milestone with the issuance of over 100 read more Verve surpasses 100m cards, unveils new partnerships with Adobe, Glovo

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